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This would be BCLT’s second development after a project in Fishponds Road.

BCLT have a development in Fishponds Road (pictured)

BCLT and United Communities spokesman Darren Hall said: “Bristol CLT and United Communities are working together to build urgently needed social housing for Bristol residents. We have been working with the local community and Bristol City Council for the past 5 years to make best use of an overgrown piece of Council land.

"Our plan is to build 49 houses, all of which meet the criteria of "affordable housing', some for rent and some for shared ownership. The housing is being built to very high 'green passivhaus' building standards, with use of solar panels, battery storage and a shared heat network that will mean residents' bills are some of the lowest in the region.

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“Throughout the three-year community consultation we have worked with local residents to understand their concerns, including about traffic issues, many of which are due to high levels of car ownership in the local area combined with a lack of off-street parking. Our development will ensure that there is sufficient parking for the additional residents and visitors, and also aims to minimise traffic through use of electric pool cars and electric bikes, charged from solar panels on site. There will also be a very comprehensive construction traffic management plan put in place to minimise the disruption during the 14-month build period.

“We're very pleased that we have received lots of positive feedback, including from local councillors, and we believe that the development will be hugely positive for the local area.”